International Design

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Zhimu Spa Club

Zhimu Spa

Zhimu Spa is an interior design for a leisure club in Changzhou, China. The project covers 2400 square meters and contains 53 private rooms. The floor height is less than 3 meters, so part of the first floor was opened and a curved stair was added to connect the two levels. The stair stands above a shallow water surface, and the hall behind the stair rises about 7 meters. Stone, wood and fabric are combined. Small landscapes with plants and stones are placed beside the private rooms to link the interior with nature.

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Diamond Residential

Diamond

Diamond Villa is the interior design of a coastal resort villa. The spaces are opened toward sunlight and free views to create a relaxed seaside atmosphere. Local materials are used throughout, and discarded items such as abandoned cabins and surfboards are reused as interior elements. The reuse of waste items reflects an environmental approach to building. The design does not pursue visual effects alone. Instead, each area gives priority to comfort, playfulness and human needs. Memories of summer and the beach inspired the character of the rooms.

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Cozy White Residential

Cozy White

Cozy White is a residential interior design for a maisonette in Taipei, Taiwan. The home was planned for a family of four. A loft-style layout connects the two levels and makes use of daylight from both sides. White covers about 80 percent of the large walls, storage cabinets and stair structure, balanced by black and grey tones. Metal, marble, mirrored glass and warm wooden flooring are used. A space-saving spiral staircase with iron supports and wooden treads replaces the former stair. Concrete texture is applied to the beam surface instead of a false ceiling.

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Return to Innocence Office

Return to Innocence

Return to Innocence is an office interior created for an interior design company in Taoyuan City, Taiwan. The building facade is covered with metal sheets and glass curtains. The first floor holds an open reception area with an Italian marble counter and a hand painted wall. The second floor contains a meeting area with a long wood table and a book wall, plus an elevated indoor walkway leading to an outdoor staff break room. The third floor holds the working area. The 200 square meter project uses plain materials and a modest budget.

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Technology City Sales Center

Technology City

Technology City is the interior design of a real estate sales center covering 2000 square meters. The layout links the architecture and the interior within one overall framework. Gray with texture sets the base tone of the space and is matched with black. Light and shadow lines outline a modern technological character. A deep colored wood wall carries a geometric composition in simple form. Between the sand table reception area and the sample room, transparent hanging chairs and rotating chairs offer a short rest. The ceiling uses stainless steel mirror material.

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Pipa Residential Apartment

Pipa

Apartment Pipa is a residential interior design for a 159 square meter apartment in Curitiba, Brazil. The living room, dining room and barbecue area are integrated to form one wide and unified space. A staircase made entirely of Corian acts as the focal point of the home and replaces a poorly placed original stair. Corian was selected for its flexibility and durability. Wood surfaces and the punctual use of strong colors give each area its own identity. Signed Brazilian art and design pieces add lightness and value local artists.

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